The return on investments in science, creativity and people were evident at Kingpins Amsterdam and Transformers, where sustainability was the leading story for almost all of the denim mills. “The momentum on sustainability is at all levels,” said Tricia Carey, Lenzing director of global business development...
From fiber companies to designers, the denim industry came together in Amsterdam on Friday for Kingpins Transformers: The Cost of Sustainability. Experts and innovators from all along the denim supply chain discussed the opportunities and costs of making the denim business truly sustainable. Here’s a roundup...
Today, denim that can marry tradition and innovation is what’s winning in the market, and mills who have figured this out are dedicated to the cause. For Atlantic Mills Thailand Company(AMC), a top-tier, high fashion denim fabric maker , research and development is what keeps the...
Are you wondering what’s in store during DENIM DAYS in Amsterdam? Carved in Blue headed to the Netherlands early to check out some of our favorite denim stores. Shopping in Amsterdam is always an experience, while dodging bicycles and trams along crowded narrow cobbelstone streets. ...
A new season brings fresh indigo ideas, creative concepts and next level of innovation. Mills are preparing to debut their Autumn/Winter 2018-19 collections at Kingpins Amsterdam (April 19-20), Denim Première Vision in Paris (April 26-27) and Kingpins New York ( May 10-11), enhancing familiar concepts like...
Denim is often made by those who love it most—those who believe in its history and heritage, yet want to carry the staple through to the future in new and innovative ways. And when it comes to innovation, it’s all about what happens at the fabric...
If there’s anyone in the world who could speak to the history and evolution of jeans, it’s Lynn Downey. The former Levi Strauss & Co. historian spent a quarter century amassing and curating a rich collection of vintage Levi’s clothing, photographs and documents, and walking in...
Four denim fabrics developed by Prosperity Textile have been named top products and selections of the ISPO TEXTRENDS 2017 Fall/Winter. The total selection was on display at ISPO MUNICH from February 5th to 8th and then later at ISPO BEIJING. ISPO TEXTRENDS is the platform for textile...
Nowadays, the denim category is multi-dimensional and dynamic, comprising a wide variety of fibers, fabrics, fits and finishes. This collection is designed to reflect this situation perfectly. Sustainable Denim Wardrobe has been produced to showcase TENCEL® branded lyocell fibers and Lenzing Modal® fibers across a...
As a teenager in Denmark, Thomas became obsessed with denim, and the more he learned, the more he wanted to know. Now, through his blog, his book, and his new ACADEMY he’s become an influential source of knowledge for professionals in the denim industry. Thomas Stege...
Can the fashion industry really be sustainable? Did you know that the fashion industry is the 2nd most polluting industry in the World? Denim itself is a huge contributor to this shocking statistic, being a really filthy business! Cotton, water and chemicals are the main culprits. The...
The Lenzing team works around the clock, always on the hunt for the latest trends and news affecting the denim market. From global sourcing trends and new environmental concerns, to cutesy couples with matching style, here's a look at some of the headlines that grabbed the attention...